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Gemini CLI brings Gemini AI directly to the Linux terminal.
Setup requires Node.js and npm, but installation is straightforward.
You can run queries, code, and manage tasks without a browser.
AI has finally started to trickle into the Linux command line. Thanks to the likes of Ollama, this reality is no longer avoidable: it's here, and it's not going anywhere. That's not to say you have to use AI in your Linux terminal, but you can. For those who benefit from AI and often use the Linux command-line interface (CLI), the combination of the two can be a very powerful productivity boost.
Yes, you can get the power of Gemini AI directly in your Linux terminal.
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Gemini CLI is a locally installed tool that can be used for a wide range of tasks, such as content generation, problem-solving, deep research, and even task management. Although the original focus of Gemini CLI was on developers, it can also be used by end users who want to access AI without having to use a web browser or a third-party GUI.
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